DR. ERNIE JOSE CANALES RIVERA MD
NPI 1518511518
General Practice in Carolina, PR

Active since July 29, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
URB CAROLINA ALTA CALLE MILAGROS CABEZAS LOCAL A, CAROLINA, PR 00987(787) 230-6230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2023, Nov 18, 2020, Jul 29, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ERNIE JOSE CANALES RIVERA MD (NPI 1518511518) is an individual general practice provider in Carolina, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (22052) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caribbean Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518511518
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNIE JOSE CANALES RIVERACredential: MD
Location AddressURB CAROLINA ALTA CALLE MILAGROS CABEZAS LOCAL ACarolina, PR 00987
Mailing AddressPo Box 8188Carolina, PR 00986-8188 · (787) 568-3125
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2023
NPI 1518511518 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License Licensed in PR · 22052
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012325665
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210420000850
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Caribbean Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fajardo, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400131
Location151 Ave Osvaldo MolinaFajardo, PR 00738 · Fajardo County
Emergency services

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ernie Canales Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernie Canales Rivera is 1518511518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2019.

Where is Ernie Canales Rivera located?

Ernie Canales Rivera practices at Urb Carolina Alta Calle Milagros Cabezas Local A, Carolina, PR 00987. The listed phone number is (787) 230-6230.

What is Ernie Canales Rivera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Ernie Canales Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernie Canales Rivera is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Ernie Canales Rivera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernie Canales Rivera is affiliated with Caribbean Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernie Canales Rivera was last updated on August 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.